The program materials explain:

85% of what we communicate during an interview occurs as a result of a number of nonverbal signals that our body sends. Consequently, possessing the knowledge and ability to appropriately choose our interview attire and effectively manage any verbal and nonverbal signals that we may send is critical.

In this workshop Hiring for Hope’s Founder, Tegan Acree will cover how to dress appropriately and act the part of a professional. She will teach you how to “listen” and communicate during an interview with your eyes, ears and mouth in order to be able to respond appropriately and leave an interviewer with their desired impression.

When Tegan finishes her presentation, I will provide some details and information about how social media plays into your professional appearance. I’ll also be available after the presentation for questions and will have copies of my book, Social Networking for Career Success, for sale.

Following the Workshop, all job seekers will have an opportunity to connect for free with Hiring for Hope’s Career Angels to receive one-one-career coaching assistance, advice and job leads.

Time: October 11, 2011 from 6:30pm to 9pm
Location: Mt Pisgah United Methodist Church North Campus
2850 Old Alabama Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30022

Learn more and sign up to attend (it’s free).

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There is an inverse relationship when there are so many candidates – the more people running, the less likely it is that you know a lot about each person. Sure, there are always a few higher-profile candidates, but the rest likely fade into the background. (Sounds kind of like any job search, doesn’t it?)

One way to get ahead in your job search is to have someone endorse you — an internal referral directly to the hiring manager. This political season has made me stop to think about this concept of endorsing candidates (clearly an important way to help you land a job).

Earlier in the summer, there were several candidates I knew nothing about. Then, I learned that one had earned the recommendation of someone I did know  — and didn’t like. That helped make my decision easier. While I will still do some research about the candidate, the fact that someone I (vehemently) disagree with is endorsing her makes it pretty easy to determine that she will not earn my vote.

I know job seekers have plenty to worry about, but do you consider the standing of the person you are hoping will promote your candidacy? Is your contact well liked and well respected? If not, he or she is unlikely to help you land the job. Sometimes, you won’t know. You might have been lucky to land a referral and you can’t worry about anything else. Other times, you do have some opportunity to get insight…

Job hunting advice often includes the suggestion to find a mentor to help guide your career. Clearly, you don’t just pick a targeted mentor out of a hat. When you are researching people you respect, think about ways to identify how they are seen in their company. Is anything written about them? Do they have LinkedIn endorsements from colleagues, clients and staff? What about their digital footprint? What does Google say? What about their invisible resume? These are things to think about when identifying someone to endorse you. It’s one extra layer that could make the difference for your job hunt.

The fact is, a recommendation from someone who is not in favor is more likely to hurt than help you. It’s something to consider when you try to take advantage of an inside track at an organization.

What do you think? Do you consider the referrer’s reputation? How can job seekers decide if someone is a good bet or not?

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